I went out with no make up for the first time in 10 yrs - all down to dermaflannel!

[Charliefox]

So I followed the crowd on here and bought one. Made my skin horrendous for the first couple of weeks but then I turned a corner and skin has improved no end since then. I've been on antibiotics for my skin for >10 years and I've used everything going, including the v expensive and hardcore Obagi system. This is the first thing that's truly made a difference and today, I went out with no foundation or make up at all. My skin is bright and even and clear! Thank you so much mumsnet. It might not have changed my life but it has made my hormonal, temperamental skin better than it's been in years.

Is it just a microfibre cloth? My skin is awful but I'm not sure I can bring myself to pay twelve quid for one when they probably sell them in Poundland.

Inspired by the Dermaflannel thread from a couple of weeks ago, I have also been experimenting with an ordinary microfibre cloth. £1.39 for a pack of three (or was it four?) in Dunelm Mill. I chose the one that most closely resembled the picture of the Dermaflannel

I have to say, my skin does feel smooth. But it is easy to go a bit over the top, because its not like a scrub where you can feel it rubbing away the dead skin. Have also used it on DDs hands, where she had dry, scaly skin (she is 6) before slapping moisturiser on, and it worked a treat there too.

I have no idea if an actual Dermaflannel is better, but if you can't afford one, or don't want to spend the money, a Dunelm Mill one is worth trying!

Dunhelm Mill, you say?

And the other good thing is that they don't go smelly like a muslin or flannel - I rinse in v hot water then plonk on the radiator and its staying nice and fresh

They are just 99p shop micro towels! I have seen both no difference

can you use one if you have very senstive skin/eczema?